Very good editorial in my view. While it could be argued Walsh could have done more, he is doing all he can to turn around BA's situation. The conditions and pay BA crew get is widely known to be some of the best around - it is a shame unions are not joining the real world and understanding this. I agree totally with Walsh's approach and giving in to the union will just continue the airline's spiral into bankruptcy. If everything continues as it is, BA won't survive much longer.
Changing conditions will save money - he could just slash the pay for every employee. If these employees are so unhappy with the conditions, resign and give your position to someone else. Your colleagues in the airline have taken pay cuts, worked without pay - you should do the same.
If BA goes under, the Unite union won't do anything to help the now emplyed workforce into jobs thats for sure. Unions look after themselves first.
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